Staff

Tom Andrews

President

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Bama Athreya

Executive Director

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Niemat Ahmadi

Director of Global Partnerships

As Director of Global Partnerships and a native of North Darfur, Niemat works to coordinate and sustain United to End Genocide’s relationships with the communities affected by genocide and mass atrocities from the regions that United to End Genocide is working to address. Due to her activism opposing the genocide and the grave human rights abuses in Darfur, she was harassed, threatened, and escaped Sudan after two attempts on her life. Since then, she has become strong advocate on genocide and mass atrocities everywhere. Niemat is a founding member of the Darfuri Leaders Network, a coalition of over 20 domestic Darfuri organizations working to promote peace and security in Darfur. A founder of Darfur Women Action Group, Niemat focuses on the role of Darfuri women in the peace process, and she previously served as an advisor at the seventh round of inter-Sudanese Darfur peace talks in Abuja, Nigeria. In 2008, was recognized by President George W. Bush as one of eight global human rights fighters for freedom of their people. She earned an M.S. in Sustainable Development and a B.A. in Psychology and Pre-school Education from Ahfad University for Women in Khartoum.

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Rebecca Dennis

Regional Field Organizer

As a Regional Field Organizer for United to End Genocide, Rebecca’s primary responsibilities include, working with grassroots leaders based across the country to provide them with the training and tools to target decision makers in their community. Rebecca has a particular interest in working on issues of violence against women in conflicts zones and the ways that art can be used as a form of activism. Prior to joining United to End Genocide’s staff, Rebecca was her STAND chapter’s Community Outreach Coordinator at Michigan State University, where she received her BA in International Relations with a specialization in Peace and Justice Studies.

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Diane Fabian

Senior Director of Finance and Administration

As Senior Director of Finance and Administration, Diane directs key organizational functions including finance, accounting, audit, compliance, HR, information technology services, facility and operations management, and on-line store administration. Prior to joining United to End Genocide, Diane was Vice President of Prevent Cancer Foundation, a Virginia-based nonprofit promoting cancer prevention through research, screening, and life-style choices. Diane received her M.A. in Business Administration from Strayer University.

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Concepcion Gaxiola

Executive Assistant

As Executive Assistant, Concepcion manages the desk of the President, assists the Executive Director, and serves as liaison to the Board of Directors. Prior to joining United to End Genocide, she worked at a private financial firm in Southern California.

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David Kienzler

Corporate Engagement Specialist

As Corporate Engagement Specialist, David’s duties include research in support of the Conflict Risk Network’s (CRN) dialogues with corporate actors and the publication of CRN’s annual company report. Before joining the United to End Genocide team, he conducted fieldwork on human rights and transitional justice issues in Cameroon and South Africa. David received his Juris Doctorate from New York University School of Law.

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Ashley Kroetsch

STAND Coordinator

As STAND Coordinator, Ashley manages the Student Leadership Team, in partnership with the STAND Associate and Student Director. Ashley's responsibilities include the day-to-day management, long-term training, guidance, and evaluation of the STAND Student Managing Committee. Prior to joining United to End Genocide, Ashley served on STAND's Management Committee as the College National Outreach Coordinator. She is originally from Northeastern North Carolina and has a degree in International Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Gbolahan Lawal

Field & Grassroots Manager

As United to End Genocide’s Field and Grassroots Manager, Gbolahan works with the campaign advocacy team to support the activist community that holds events, lobby days, and other grassroots actions across the country.  He also serves as the primary contact for the organization’s United to End Genocide online activist community while planning and implementing the local grassroots components of the organization’s campaigns, events, and initiatives. Gbolahan earned his degree in Political Science at Delaware State University.

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Erik Leaver

Director, Digital Strategy

As Director of Digital Strategy, Erik leads UEG's planning and implementation for digital and social media strategies. He oversees the technology needed for all aspects of the organization's online presence and communications. Previously he served as the Communications Manager at the Institute for Policy Studies and as the Communications Director at Interhemispheric Resource Center in New Mexico. Erik holds an MA in Latin American Studies from the University of New Mexico and a BA in Political Science from Furman University.

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Catherine Lockman

Director of Development

As Director of Development, Cat is a social activist who brings fundraising and organizational development leadership to United to End Genocide. Her personal mission is to create positive ripples in the world. She has led fundraising operations for political advocacy and direct service non profits in Washington D.C. and Detroit. Prior to joining United to End Genocide, she served Women Thrive Worldwide as their Vice President of Organizational Development and worked on global women’s issues.

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Joe Maddens

Outreach Manager

Joe Maddens manages United to End Genocide’s interfaith efforts and relationships with partner organizations, and previously managed board relations. Joe is the Chair of the Educational Theatre Company’s board of directors and an advisor at Talk for Change. Previously, Joe worked for Seeds of Peace, Aide et Action, l’Association des Jeunes de Kirkissoyye, and Boston University’s program in Niger, West Africa.

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Kathy Mulvey

Director, Conflict Risk Network

Kathy Mulvey has more than two decades of experience in corporate engagement, campaigning, grassroots organizing, advocacy, policy analysis, coalition-building, strategic planning and nonprofit management. She has worked on a range of public health, human rights, environmental, social and economic justice issues.

Kathy served on the staff of Corporate Accountability International (formerly Infact) from 1989-2009, and as the Executive Director for 11 years, guided dramatic growth in programs, budget, and staffing. She led the organization’s work in the United Nations system, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Human Rights Council. Under her leadership, Corporate Accountability International’s campaign challenging Big Tobacco contributed to the adoption of WHO’s groundbreaking global tobacco treaty, which includes precedent-setting measures to protect public health policy against corporate conflicts of interest.

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Fabrice Musoni

Policy Analyst

As Policy Analyst, Fabrice conducts research to maintain and update UEG's watch list of emerging conflicts and dangerous situations at risk of evolving into mass atrocity situations. He also assists with strategic development of organizational policy priorities and case specific recommendations. Fabrice holds an M.S. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University and a B.A. in Political Science and Communication Studies from Luther College.

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Allyson Neville-Morgan

Associate Communications Director

As Associate Communications Director, Allyson serves as the primary contact with Congressional offices and works to develop and implement United to End Genocide’s advocacy strategy. She also conducts policy research related to the organization’s primary areas of engagement. Allyson previously worked for the Department of Commerce and at an economic research institute in South Africa. She received her M.A. in International Politics with a focus on Africa from American University.

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Shannon Orcutt

Policy Associate

As Policy Associate Shannon provides research and analysis on the situation in Sudan and on conflict areas where the organization has engaged. She also focuses on issues surrounding international justice and serves as the primary contact with Congressional offices. Shannon holds degrees in Government and International Politics and Global Affairs from George Mason University.

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Eryn Schornick

Research & Engagement Specialist

As Research & Engagement Specialist, Eryn conducts strategic research in various conflict-affected areas to support UEG's Conflict Risk Network's (CRN) dialogues with corporate actors and CRN's publications. Before joining the United to End Genocide team, Eryn contributed to legal and programmatic initiatives for stronger protections of workers' rights with the International Labor Rights Forum. She also spent nine months as a legal intern at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda in Arusha, Tanzania under the President of the Tribunal in Trial Chamber III. Eryn received her B.S.B.A. in Finance and International Business from Creighton University and a Juris Doctorate from New England Law, Boston.

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Daniel P. Sullivan

Director of Policy and Government Relations

As the Director of the Policy and Government Relations team, Dan manages the organization’s conflict analysis and development of policy recommendations related to Sudan, Syria, Libya, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burma, and prevention of genocide and mass atrocities. He also plays a leading role in outreach to the U.S. administration and Congress and coordination with international non-governmental organizations and civil society groups.

Previously Dan worked for Human Rights First, the Brookings Institution and the Albright Stonebridge Group, where he assisted former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright in her role as co-chair of the Genocide Prevention Task Force. Dan received his bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and a Masters from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.

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